Climate Insights for Belén

Departamento de Rivas, Nicaragua

Hottest
April
30°C peak
Coldest
February
24°C low
Wettest
October
369mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Belén is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1704mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 369mm of rainfall. Belén is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 24°C.

Temperature

0° 5° 10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 24° Feb Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 24° Mar Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 25° Apr Max: 30° Average: 28° Min: 26° May Max: 30° Average: 28° Min: 26° Jun Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 26° Jul Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 26° Aug Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 26° Sep Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 26° Oct Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 25° Nov Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 25° Dec Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 25°
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Average
Min

Belén has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°C range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 6mm Feb Precipitation: 3mm Mar Precipitation: 4mm Apr Precipitation: 16mm May Precipitation: 188mm Jun Precipitation: 299mm Jul Precipitation: 142mm Aug Precipitation: 190mm Sep Precipitation: 267mm Oct Precipitation: 369mm Nov Precipitation: 185mm Dec Precipitation: 36mm
Precipitation

Belén is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1704mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 142mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 369mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 3mm. That's 366mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h 35km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 30km/h Feb Wind Speed: 31km/h Mar Wind Speed: 29km/h Apr Wind Speed: 24km/h May Wind Speed: 18km/h Jun Wind Speed: 19km/h Jul Wind Speed: 25km/h Aug Wind Speed: 20km/h Sep Wind Speed: 15km/h Oct Wind Speed: 14km/h Nov Wind Speed: 20km/h Dec Wind Speed: 27km/h
Wind Speed

Belén is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 23km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 31km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 17km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 29km/h in winter, 24km/h in spring, 21km/h in summer, 16km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

87 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Belén, which began on September 23, 2026. Belén is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in April at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 24°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 25 to 30°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 208mm for the season, averaging 69mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 24km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season. It is a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 26 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 631mm across the season with a monthly average of 210mm. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 25 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 820mm across the season with a monthly average of 273mm. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 24 to 28°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 45mm for the entire season. Winds are strong, averaging 29km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Belén based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
24 °C
28 °C
30 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
Feb
24 °C
28 °C
31 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Mar
25 °C
29 °C
29 km/h
4 mm
0 cm
Apr
26 °C
30 °C
24 km/h
16 mm
0 cm
May
26 °C
30 °C
18 km/h
188 mm
0 cm
Jun
26 °C
29 °C
19 km/h
299 mm
0 cm
Jul
26 °C
29 °C
25 km/h
142 mm
0 cm
Aug
26 °C
29 °C
20 km/h
190 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
26 °C
29 °C
15 km/h
267 mm
0 cm
Oct
25 °C
28 °C
14 km/h
369 mm
0 cm
Nov
25 °C
28 °C
20 km/h
185 mm
0 cm
Dec
25 °C
28 °C
27 km/h
36 mm
0 cm
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